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MR Angiography (MRA)

What is MR Angiography?

(Linked to American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)
An ultrasound image is a useful way of evaluating the body's circulatory system. Ultrasound involves the sending of sound waves through the body. Those sound waves are reflected off the internal organs. The reflections are then interpreted by special instruments that subsequently create an image of anatomic parts. No x-rays are involved in ultrasound imaging. ... More